High School Night Owls
- 9-11
- $565
- $615
- $665
- June 15-20
- July 20-25
Sometimes, what you need most in high school is just the chance to spend time with friends. High School Night Owls slows down the pace of life and allows campers to laugh, talk, and open up with each other throughout the week as they gather around the fire or sit down in Bible study. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation, friendship, and activity.
Dates & Rates
We know that every family has different abilities and resources to pay for camp, which is why Camp Bear Creek has a voluntary three-tiered pricing program. Choose the price that best fits your family’s budget. No matter which price is selected, all campers receive the same camp experience.
| Dates | Tier I | Tier II | Tier III |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15-20 | $550 | $600 | $650 |
| July 20-25 | $550 | $600 | $650 |
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Camp Life
When everyone else heads to bed, the High School Night Owls are just beginning their day! Each night, campers stay up two hours later until the middle of the week, when they go to bed at sunrise and get up mid-afternoon! From that point, they shift their schedule back, two hours at a time, until they return to a normal sleep schedule by Friday. And as they go, they have fun with all kinds of favorite camp activities…although it’s often in the dark!
Camp Meals
Meals at camp are about more than just filling our bellies. When we gather around the table, we build community, engage in conversation, share ideas, strengthen relationships, and cultivate empathy. All of our meals are served family style, and we are intentional about taking this time to share food, conversation, and laughter with each other. We do our best to make sure our meals are kid-friendly and nutritious, and we can accommodate most dietary restrictions or needs. At High School Night Owls, campers will eat many meals in the dining hall, but they’ll cook out almost every dinner (and some lunches) over the fire…usually in the middle of the night!
I love that Jace reconnects with God and gets to do it in a wonderful environment at camp. I also love that he’s off a screen for a week!
Katelyn hates the outdoors every other week of the year, but her favorite week of the year is Camp Bear Creek!
Our child had an awesome experience and time. She was so excited to share all the great activities and experiences she had without being intimidated by peers. She shared so many memories and was so enthused.
Before he arrived, Carter said he just wanted to play video games at camp. After one day of participating in the outdoor activities, he never wanted to leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the most frequently asked questions by parents about High School Night Owls at Camp Bear Creek. If you still have questions after reading this information, please call the Camp Office at (563) 488-3893 or email us at office@bearcreek.camp.
Check-in is on Sunday at 3pm at Deer Center (the dining hall). Don’t worry! Even if you’ve never been here before, staff will be stationed at the entrance of the camp to make sure you know where you’re going. We do our best to get everyone checked-in and moved in as efficiently as possible. You can help us out by making sure your camp fees are paid and paperwork is completed two weeks before you arrive. Bring any medication your child needs (it must be in the original container) to check-in in a bag labeled with their first and last name. Leave all other belongings in your car until you’re ready to move into your cabin. Every camper will get a new camp shirt to wear for their first day of camp!
Check out is on Friday at 3pm at Deer Center. First, we begin with a closing ceremony. Parents, this is your first glimpse into your camper’s week. We’ll sing some songs, celebrate some special people in our camp community, hand out milestone awards, and watch a video with photos and highlights of their week at camp. After the ceremony, you’ll be able to sign out your camper, talk with their counselors, meet their new camp friends, purchase items from the camp store, and load up all their belongings before you head for home.
High School Night Owls campers stay in cabins! Our cabins have eight bunk beds per cabin, are air-conditioned, and have private changing rooms. Bathrooms are a short walk away at a nearby lodge. Camp counselors stay in the cabins with the kids. If you want more information, check out this video where our Program Director, Jake, sets up his own bed in a cabin!
Of course! Camp is always better with friends! When you sign up for camp, you’ll notice a spot on your registration form that asks if you would like to be placed in the same group with a friend. Make sure you write their name down, and tell them to write yours!
There’s so much adventure and excitement to be had at camp. Of course, you’ll get to do things like meet new friends, play games, and try new things. Some camp activities are daily (like Bible study or swimming) while other things might be done just once or a few times during the week (like kayaking or archery). Activity Hour is the time when campers get to choose what they would like to do from a list of options. Color Wars are our all-camp games that we play together every evening. Of course, things like weather can impact schedules and activities that we are able to run, but in general, High School Night Owls can look forward to archery, human foosball, arts & crafts, nature, kayak polo, high ropes, team building, swimming, Bible study, cooking meals over a fire, launching glow-in-the-dark rockets, GaGa, 9-Square, earth ball, caving, worship, fire spinning, live mafia, and color wars.
We can absolutely provide alternatives for most dietary restrictions and allergies. When you sign up for camp, please make sure to indicate on your health form any dietary needs you might have so that our kitchen can plan and prepare before you arrive.
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